what’s for dinner
to refrigerate or not to refrigerate
we recently started getting fresh produce delivered to us once a week. I really want to keep everything fresh, but I’m not sure if I should refrigerate or if that makes it worse. All of my fruit I leave out, in a wicker bowl/basket on the table. I’ve been looking for a big wood bowl [...]
In Search Of…
I’m in search of nettles… yes, stinging nettles… I came upon a fabulous sounding recipe with nettles in it. Apparently they no longer sting once they are cooked and taste somewhat like spinach. I figure it doesn’t get much better than being able to eat a weed. I mean weeds are the only things that [...]
Chicken and Olives
I have never been very good at making up my own recipes. I sometimes wonder if this is due to the fact that I’m just not a natural at it or because I never really cooked before and therefore don’t have enough experience with different combinations. Tonight, however, I decided to go for it. Well, [...]
Slow Cooker Jambalaya
Slow Cooker Jambalaya 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes1/2 pound andouille sausage, diced1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes1 medium onion, chopped1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped1 stalk celery, chopped1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth2 teaspoons dried oregano2 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning1 teaspoon hot sauce2 bay leaves1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1 pound frozen [...]